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Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Address by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum 2022
Your Excellency, President Putin,
Guests of Honour,
Namaskar!
I am happy that I got the opportunity to connect with you virtually at the seventh Eastern Economic Forum being held in Vladivostok. This month marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate of India in Vladivostok. India was the first country to open a Consulate in this city. And since then, the city has been a witness to many milestones of our relationship.
Friends,
The forum, established in 2015, has today become a major global forum for international cooperation in the development of the Russian Far East. For this, I appreciate President Putin's vision, and also congratulate him.
In 2019, I had the opportunity to participate in this forum. At that time, we announced India's "Act Far-East" policy. And as a result, India's cooperation with the Russian Far East has increased in various fields. Today, this policy has become a key pillar of the "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" of India and Russia.
Friends,
Whether we talk about the International North-South Corridor, the Chennai- Vladivostok Maritime Corridor or the Northern Sea Route, connectivity will play an important role in the development of our relations in the future.
India is keen to strengthen its partnership with Russia on Arctic issues. There is also immense potential for cooperation in the field of energy. Along with energy, India has also made significant investments in the Russian Far East in the areas of pharma and diamonds.
Russia can become an important partner for the Indian steel industry through the supply of coking coal. We can also have good cooperation in the mobility of talent. Indian talent has contributed to the development of many developed regions of the world. I believe that the talent and professionalism of Indians can bring about rapid development in the Russian Far East.
Friends,
India's ancient doctrine "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" has taught us to see the world as a family. In today's globalized world, events in one part of the world create an impact on the whole world.
The Ukraine conflict and the Covid pandemic have had a major impact on global supply chains. Shortages of foodgrains, fertilizers, and fuels are a major concern for developing countries. Since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, we have stressed the need to take the path of diplomacy and dialogue. We support all peaceful efforts to end this conflict. In this regard, we also welcome the recent agreement concerning the safe export of cereals and fertilizers.
I once again thank President Putin for giving me the opportunity to address this forum. And extend my warmest greetings to all the participants present in this forum.
Thank you very much.
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s Press Statement. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
CMTI can contribute to make India “Global Manufacturing Hub” : Union Minister MHI
Underlining the important contribution given by the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute  to the nation through its valuable research and development activities in various sectors i.e. Defence, aerospace etc. during last 60 years, Hon’ble Union minister for Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey encouraged the organization to work for making India totally self-reliant and converting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of making India a “Global Manufacturing Hub” into reality.
He also stressed upon the role CMTI can play through its technological developments to raise the living standard of Indian people.
“CMTI’s immense hard work can make India a Global Manufacturing Hub and it can also contribute to raise the standard of living of our countrymen through its technological developments, ” said the Union Minister.
He was speaking at the the inaugural event of CMTI’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bengaluru today where he launched a Diamond Jubilee Logo and a Calendar of events. Hon’ble Minister of state for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar was also present on the occasion.
Giving a glimpse of the Union government’s schemes for welfare of poor, he stressed upon the relevant role Jan Dhan Khata yojana and Ayushman Bharat played during pandemic. He also explained the importance of Har Ghar Jal Yojana, where government is working to provide potable tap water to every rural household.
He called upon the young generation and scientists present there to obtain knowledge about various government policies so that they can share innovative ideas for betterment of the country and its people.
Hon’ble Minister of state for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar said that CMTI can help to develop the technologies in India itself so that dependence on imports can be reduced and India may become a self-reliant nation.
On this occasion the Diamond Jubilee Research Centre for Sensor Technology Development was also inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister. Six former directors of CMTI were honoured for their immense contribution to the organization by Hon’ble Ministers.
Dr. V. K. Saraswat, NITI Aayog Member and Dr. R K Tyagi, Former CMD of HAL, Bangalore were among the dignitaries present.
The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute  is an Autonomous R&D Institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries , Government of India. CMTI was established on March 27th 1962, in technical collaboration with VUOSO, an institute in then a Czechoslovakia. It was established as Central Machine Tool Institute and in 1993, it was rechristened to Central Manufacturing Technology Institute because there was now a broader base of users catering to various manufacturing processes.
CMTI has completed its 60th years of its existence on 27th March 2022. Institute has planned to a yearlong Diamond jubilee celebrations with 60 events covering technical workshops, seminars, business meets, cultural and sports events including get-togethers of past and present employees and the stakeholders.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Nagaland CM meets DoNER Minister, discusses Kohima airport project
The Nagaland Chief Minister, Shri Neiphiu Rio along with a delegation of senior officers, today met Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed with him the proposal for setting up an airport at "Ciethu" in the capital city of Kohima.
Dr Jitendra Singh conveyed to the Chief Minister that the proposal to set up an airport at Kohima is being pursued seriously by the DoNER Ministry and after an appropriate site was identified by the State Government, a technical feasibility report was also prepared by the Airport Authority of India which was favorable for an all-weather airport.
The Chief Minister conveyed to the DoNER Minister that the total estimated cost to set up an airport could be around Rs. 6,000 crore and requested that a part of it could be funded by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  or the North-Eastern Council . The DoNER Minister informed the Chief Minister that a proposal has been sent by his Ministry for sanction of Rs. 1,000 crore towards the project.
Dr Jitendra Singh conveyed that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has high prioritization of all the eight North Eastern States, particularly the far-flung ones like Nagaland. He said, under the directions of the Prime Minister, all the development projects of NE are put on a fast-track and a follow-up is done on a regular basis to complete these projects within the stipulated timeline.
Dr Jitendra Singh also conveyed keen desire of the Centre Government to ensure equitable development of Nagaland and at the same time, find a lasting end to insurgency-related incidents.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH enhances allocation of funds for SARDP-NE related works
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has enhanced the allocation of funds for expenditure under Special Accelerated Road Development Programme in North Eastern Areas  related works during the current financial year. Under the revised allocation, almost double the amount originally allocated has been allowed. Against the earlier Rs 390 crore expenditure envisaged to be incurred from National Investment Fund during 2020-21, a sum of Rs 760 crore has been set aside for the same period. Of this, Rs 300 crore is specifically marked for Arunachal Pradesh package.
Additionally, the allocations to National Highways in NE Region under 10% mandatory Pool Fund has been on an upward route in the last five years. A sum of Rs 4,520 crore was allocated for the year 2016-17, Rs 5,265 crore for the year 2017-18, Rs 6,210 crore for the year 2018-19, Rs 6,070 crore was allocated for the year 2019-20, and Rs 6,780 crore has been allocated for the year 2020-21 under the said Fund.
Government of India has undertaken massive road development programme under SARDP-NE Scheme in NE Region. Under SARDP-NE , 6418 km  has already been identified for development at an estimated investment of about Rs. 30,450 crore, out of which 3356 km has been completed and 1961 km is under construction.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Research on Proton Therapy
As informed by Indian Council of Medical Research , it is aware of advances in proton therapy, a type of Radiation therapy, which is also called proton beam therapy. It uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer. At high energy, protons can destroy cancer cells. It can also be combined with x-ray radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and/or immunotherapy. Like x-ray radiation, proton therapy is a type of external-beam radiation therapy.
In the Government sector, research activities for detection and treatment of cancer are mostly carried out by Institutions/Departments such as Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Science and Technology and Department of Atomic Energy. National Cancer Institute  of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi has also collaborated with National Cancer Institute of USA. As informed by Tata Memorial Centre , a grant-in-aid Institution under Department of Atomic Energy, it has initiated collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre , Tata Institute of Fundamental Research , C-CAD, RRCAT, Indian Institute of Technology , KEK university Japan etc.
The Minister of State , Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 95.51Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 8.51 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 95.51crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 8.51Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Indonesia on Health cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Indonesia on health cooperation.
The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:-
- Research and development, active pharmaceutical ingredients  and IT-based medical equipment;
- Human Resource Development;
- Health services; and
- Any other area as may be mutually agreed upon.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in accident at Koraput, Odisha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident at Koraput, Odisha.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "My thoughts are with all those who have lost their dear ones in the tragic accident at Koraput, Odisha. I hope those injured recover at the earliest."
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls for translation of great literary works from different languages into as many languages as possible;
Translations would also play an important role in promoting national integration: Vice President
Calls for steps to digitize and preserve works in different literary forms in Indian languages;
All States should make mother tongue mandatory up to primary education;
Releases English translation of epic Telugu novel “Veyipadagalu”
Also Presents Viswanadha Sahitya Award & Velchala Keshava Rao Award
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the translation of great literary works from different languages into as many languages as possible, Indian as well as foreign. He said that in a country such as ours, translations would also play an important role in promoting national integration.
Addressing the gathering after releasing the English translation of epic Telugu novel Veyipadagalu written by "Kavi Saamraat" Viswanadha Satyanarayana, in Hyderabad today, he said such steps would enable the readers across the globe to not only enjoy good creative literature but also expose them to different cultures and ways of life.
The Vice President said that there was an urgent need to digitize and preserve works in different literary forms in Indian languages and promote their translations. He opined that translation of such works would enable the readers to know about the traditions, culture, customs, values, and ideas of the author and his immediate world.
The Vice President also wanted universities and colleges to set up separate departments to promote translations. He also urged all States to make mother tongue mandatory up to primary education.
Talking about the genius of Viswanadha Satyanarayana, Shri Naidu said that the legendary writer had articulated issues such as Education, Family, Society, Economy, Politics, Culture, poverty and all other pressing problems in his writings with remarkable foresight.
The Vice President said that the writer saw a crucial difference between Reading and Education and said that education must empower individuals and instill good conduct, discipline, and calibre in students.
Saying that good books such as Veyipadagalu transpose the reader into a new world and enrich his or her understanding of the many facets of life as narrated by the author, Shri Naidu said that the great works have the power to leave an everlasting impression on the minds of the readers.
The critically acclaimed novel was earlier translated into Hindi by former Prime Minister of India, Shri P.V. Narsaimha Rao as “Sahasra Phan”.
The Vice President also presented Viswanadha Sahitya Award to Dr. C. Mrunalini for Literary Criticism and Velchala Keshava Rao Award to Dr. Vaidehi Sashidhar for Bilingual Poetry.
The Chairman, Viswanadha Sahitya Peetam, Dr. Velchala Kondal Rao, the Chairman, Shanta Biotechnics Pvt. Ltd., Dr. K.I. Varaprasada Reddy and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
“Relationship with environment must be based on cooperation”: Dr. Mahesh Sharma
Wildlife week celebrations conclude at Delhi Zoo
Urging children to play a leading role in the protection of wildlife and environment, Minister of State of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, has said that our relationship with environment must be based on cooperation. Addressing a gathering of school children on the occasion of the conclusion of the national programme of Wildlife Week at the National Zoological Park here today, Dr. Sharma stated that the persistence of children can really be utilized to further the objective of wildlife conservation. He added that the number of each animal species is dictated by nature and pointed out that it is the human beings who have invaded the forests that are home to wildlife. Dr. Sharma told the children that it is only in our country that rivers, forests and animals are worshipped.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General, Forests, Dr. Siddhant Das said that no programme can succeed without peoples’ participation. He emphasized that though India has only 2.5 per cent of land of the world, it is home to about 18% of wildlife population and added that tiger, lion, rhinoceros and crocodile are surviving and thriving in the country. Dr. Das also underlined the difference between in-situ conservation, wherein species are conserved wherever they originate and ex-situ conservation, where animal species are shifted out of the national park to a zoological park for their conservation.
Earlier, Dr. Mahesh Sharma inaugurated a bio-methanation plant under an MoU between BARC and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The capacity of the bio-methanation plant will be 3 Metric Tonnes  per day. The Minister also planted a sapling in the premises of National Zoological Park and also carried out a cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan along with the children.
Wildlife Week is celebrated every year from October 2. The celebration of Wildlife Week started in the year 1952.
Additional Director General , Mr. M.S Negi, Additional Director General , Mr. Saibal Dasgputa, Inspector General , MoEF&CC, Mr. Soumitra Dasgputa and Director, National Zoological Park, New Delhi, Ms. Renu Singh, as well as senior officers and officials from National Tiger Conservation Authority  were among those present on the occasion.
Ministry of Law and Justice
TIMELINE FOR RESERVING VERDICT
As per the extant provisions of Civil Procedure Code, 1908 under Rule 1 of Order XX it is mandated that the court shall pronounce judgement either at once or as soon as practicable within 30  days from the date on which the hearing of the case was concluded. This period of time can be extended beyond 60  days only under exceptional and extraordinary circumstances.
The administration of proper and timely justice to the aggrieved through timely disposal of cases and pronouncement of verdict is within the exclusive domain of the judiciary. Central Government has no direct role in disposal of cases in courts. Timely disposal of cases in courts depends on several factors which, inter-alia, includes availability of adequate number of judges, supporting court staff and physical infrastructure, complexity of facts involved, nature of evidence, cooperation of stake holders viz. bar, investigation agencies, witnesses and litigants and proper application of rules and procedures.
This information was given by the Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President expresses grief over the passing away of Shri M. Karunanidhi
Shri Naidu hails kalaignar as multifaceted, gritty fighter
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Shri M. Karunanidhi.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I am grieved by the passing away of Shri M. Karunanidhi, one of the leading and longstanding politicians of our country who left a mark of his own during his long public life of about 80 years including 56 years as Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
He was a multifaceted personality and a gritty fighter and had overcome several challenges during his long stint in public life. Being a member of the State Legislative Assembly 13 times since 1957 from seven different constituencies and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for five times speaks for his deep connect with and influence over the people of the State.
Besides being a renowned script writer, Shri Karunanidhi played an important role in scripting the growth and development of State of Tamil Nadu which in turn catalysed that of the country. Despite heading a regional party, he played a constructive role in national politics.
I had a long acquintence with Shri Karunanidhi, he is a great orator, writer, administrator of our times.
In the demise of Shri Karunanidhi, the country lost a man of letters and able administrator and a reformer.
I deeply mourn passing away Shri Karunanidhi and offer my sincere condolences to the members of the grieved family.”
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Implements Radio Frequency Identification  of Ammunition Stock
The Indian Army commenced implementation of Radio Frequency Identification  tagging of its ammunition inventory today. The first consignment of RFID tagged ammunition, comprising three lots of 5.56mm ammunition was despatched from Ammunition Factory Khadki to Central Ammunition Depot  Pulgaon. The event was flagged off by the Director General Ordnance Services.
The RFID implementation has been steered by the Ordnance Services Directorate of the Indian Army, in conjunction with Munitions India Limited , Pune, the newly created entity formed post corporatisation of the Ordnance Factories Board .
The RFID tagging is in conformity with global standards in consultation with GS-1 India, a Global Standards organisation set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The RFID tags will be interpreted and used for assets tracking by the Enterprise Resource Application run by the Computerised Inventory Control Group  of the Ordnance Services Directorate.
The implementation of the RFID solution for ammunition asset visibility will transform management of ammunition and bring in a quantum jump in ammunition lot management and tracking capability. The endeavour will make ammunition storage and use by soldiers safer and provide enhanced satisfaction to the field Army. The implementation shall lead to increased efficiency in all technical activities carried out in Ammunition Depots and reduce inventory carrying costs.